52 16 040 Removing and installing/replacing outer cover on front left or right seat (sports/electric)

Unscrew bolt (1).

Fig 1: Unscrewing Bolt On Cover

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Removing Top Cover: 

Fig 2: Removing Top Cover

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Lever lugs (1) on cover (3) out of brackets (2).

Fig 3: Removing Lugs From Brackets

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Lever out cover (1) at rear, detach at front from guide and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Top Cover

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Installation: 

Do not crush cables (1) during installation.

Insert lugs (2) into mounts (3) and snap into place.

Fig 5: Locating Cables, Lugs And Mounts

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Lever out lugs (2) and detach switch combination (3).

Fig 6: Detaching Switch Combination

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Installation: 

Guides (1) and catches (2) on switch combination (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 7: Locating Guides And Catches On Switch Combination

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Model with lumbar supports:

If necessary, expose cable (1) and disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Replacement Only: 

If necessary, press down catches (3) on left/right and remove switch (4) from cover.

Installation: 

Following parts must not be damaged, replace cover (4) if necessary:

1. Mounts for switch combination.
2. Guide, front.
3. Tabs.

Fig 9: Identifying Mounts, Guide And Tabs

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Replacement of switch combination only or in event of further work on front seat:

Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove switch combination (2).

Fig 10: Disconnecting Plug Connection On Switch Combination

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